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3 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 1,125

DGHS reports 1,218 new suspected measles and 82 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 5:10 pm

SC stays bail for prime accused in scrap trader killing in front of Mitford Hospital

Six-month stay follows state challenge to High Court order

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 4:44 pm

Govt plans AI-enabled services with 'no one left behind': PM's ICT adviser

The adviser said the government would use the latest technologies, including AI, but technology itself would not determine the system's design

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 4:37 pm

96 police officers reshuffled, 3 DIGs moved to new posts

Home Ministry orders the transfers to take effect immediately

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 4:26 pm

Luhut calls for faster seaweed downstreaming

Antara News 4 Oct 2026 4:15 pm

After 'chaotic' Asian Games, has Japan lost its reputation as a reliable host?

The Games in Aichi-Nagoya saw a catalogue of mishaps, from athletes bussed to the wrong venues to the North Korean national anthem played for the South Korean hockey team.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 4:03 pm

PewDiePie unveils his custom AI model Ajax

YouTube creator Felix Kjellberg, better known as PewDiePie, has unveiled Ajax, a small language model built to run locally as an always-on AI assistant.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 4:03 pm

Akhtaruzzaman sent to jail after remand in airport assault case

Former lawmaker allegedly assaulted security official and created disorder at Dhaka airport

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 3:56 pm

Woman found dead at home in Pirojpur

Police suspect suffocation; CID collects evidence

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 3:48 pm

England 7-0 Croatia: Modric 'ashamed' after record defeat

Croatia's previous heaviest loss was a 6-0 defeat by Spain in 2018. Modric, the country's most-capped player, said the manner of the defeat by England was unacceptable.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 3:38 pm

Experts demand grant-based climate finance, stronger regional action

Bangladesh emits just 0.5% of global carbon but loses 2-3% of GDP annually to climate-related disasters, says PM

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 3:27 pm

Shafiqur criticises government over lack of dengue vaccine

Deteriorating law and order situation allowing various crimes to take place in broad daylight, says opposition leader

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 2:37 pm

Light to moderate rain likely in 4 divisions: BMD

Rain or thundershowers likely in Rangpur, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 2:23 pm

More trouble for Pep? Real reignite scrutiny of Guardiola's Barca legacy

According to a report by

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 2:18 pm

Pakistan braces for protest by ex-PM Imran Khan supporters after talks with government fail

The 73-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician has been incarcerated since 2023 and faces more than 100 cases, including corruption and charges related to inciting violence

The Hindu 4 Oct 2026 2:17 pm

17-year-old denied bail over Baridhara road crash

Settlement deed says another man was driving, but police say CCTV indicates teen

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 2:15 pm

Five Monumental stadiums would have been packed: Scaloni reflects on Messis emotional farewell

The Argentine legend is set to play his final official match for the national team against Benin on Wednesday at 2am Bangladesh time, with supporters preparing to celebrate a player who has played a defining role in the country

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 1:19 pm

EU wants deeper, more balanced economic ties with Bangladesh: Miller

Trade, investment and closer ties will depend on rule of law, rights, accountability and good governance, EU ambassador says

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 1:13 pm

80 gold bars seized at Dhaka airport

Bars weighing 9.34kg and worth Tk 16.25cr found concealed in shoes of two airline staff members

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 12:05 pm

Institutional reform key to breaking Bangladesh

EC, ACC, judiciary must function independently, says political scientist

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 11:31 am

Sullivan becomes youngest US goalscorer in 3-0 rout of Mexico

The teenager surpassed Mathis Albert

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 11:26 am

Why fewer than 1 in 100 Bangladeshis invest in stocks

Such a low number of BO accounts in a country with more than 19 crore bank accounts clearly reflects people's limited appetite for stocks, mutual funds and bonds

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 11:20 am

Prof Neem Chandra Bhowmik passes away

An eminent academic, he was one of the founders of the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 10:55 am

No one is above mistakes: Jamaat chief on Akhtaruzzaman

Shafiqur says former MP became 'voice of protest for aggrieved passengers'

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 10:35 am

England healing pain of World Cup heartache, says Tuchel

Just three months after Thomas Tuchel came under fire for his contentious role in England's World Cup exit, the German said Saturday's 7-0 demolition of Croatia proved they have healed the wounds of that painful experience.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 10:12 am

'Players performed well, although some could do better': Ancelotti satisfied with Brazil's post-WC friendlies

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said he was satisfied with how his players fared in the first tour since their last-16 exit from the World Cup in July, which ended with a 4-0 win over India on Saturday after two matches against Australia.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 9:30 am

Tennessee prison chief resigns after failed execution of Christa Pike

The botched execution left Pike unconscious, intubated and hooked to a mechanical ventilator to breathe

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 9:12 am

Spain reach 41 unbeaten, but which team top football

Lamine Yamal scored again as Spain stretched their remarkable unbeaten run to 41 games with a 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic in the Nations League today.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 8:30 am

Yemen government forces say struck Houthi targets

The Houthis reported 55 of their fighters had been killed, while government sources told AFP that 26 troops had died

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 8:06 am

Empty-handed, under fire after historic failure

Bangladesh had never left an Asian Games cricket tournament without a medal. Until Aichi-Nagoya 2026.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 8:02 am

UAE investigators say flydubai co-pilot was planning 'terrorist act'

During the flight on Wednesday, its Indian captain was assaulted by the co-pilot but managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker and force an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 7:30 am

Yamal on target as Spain beat Czech Republic to go 41 games unbeaten

Lamine Yamal continued his superb goalscoring form as Spain secured a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday in the Nations League.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 7:30 am

Tennessees prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike

The head of Tennessees prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike

The Hindu 4 Oct 2026 7:17 am

Fernandes hails Ronaldo as Portugal's 'greatest symbol' amid controversy

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United attacker Ronaldo's future with the national team, for whom he is the leading goalscorer and most capped player, is in doubt after his walk out.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 7:17 am

Houthis say struck oil facility near Riyadh, as Saudis hit Sanaa

The foes have traded strikes since the Houthis seized all of Yemen's Red Sea coast and took control of the Bab al-Mandab strait in a lightning offensive last month.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 7:06 am

12 goals in 9 games: Yamal fires Spain to 3-1 win over Czech Republic

However Mikel Merino wrapped up Spain's win late on after Ladislav Krejci was sent off for the Czechs as Spain racked up a 41st consecutive unbeaten game, including the World Cup final win over Argentina in July.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 7:04 am

Protests over housing flare in Spain after relief measures rejected

The demonstrations extended a crisis that has gone on for more than a week, triggered by the eviction last month of a pensioner, 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, from her Madrid flat.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 7:02 am

Myanmar migrants returned to war-torn nation from Malaysia

Hundreds of families were gathered at dawn to collect their relatives outside the base, where cars, taxis and buses were parked in ranks preparing to take them away, AFP journalists saw.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 6:59 am

155 not out: Shai Hope leads Windies to record chase against India

Skipper Shai Hope overcame a groin injury to produce a memorable century and orchestrate a record chase as West Indies secured a consolation five-wicket victory over India in the final one-day international on Saturday.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 12:02 am

Croatia 0 - 7 England: Tuchel's men in seventh heaven

Thomas Tuchel's side ripped Croatia to shreds in Rijeka to make it two wins from their first three matches in their Nations League group.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 11:41 pm

Over 50 illegal structures demolished along Kolatoli road in Cox

Drive targets bus counters, hotels, restaurants and other structures on RHD land

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 11:34 pm

Death row convict, alleged associate of Azmeri Osman, arrested in Narayanganj

Arrestee was sentenced to death in absentia over the murder of an auto-rickshaw driver in 2011

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 10:14 pm

Bangladesh targets tourism growth through better connectivity, infrastructure

Government moves ahead with a national tourism master plan, while officials stress easier visas, stronger global promotion and investment to boost international arrivals

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 9:53 pm

13 jailed over attempted trafficking of 63 people to Malaysia

Among the rescued victims are 14 Rohingyas, including four women

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 9:52 pm

Brazil breeze past India 4-0 in historic Kolkata friendly

India impressed during the opening 27 minutes, but Brazil gradually took control and scored twice before half-time before adding two more goals after the break.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 9:37 pm

Uncertainty is the new normal in global economy: finance minister

Uncertainty has become the new normal in the global economy, with slowing growth, high borrowing costs and rising trade protectionism making evidence-based policymaking increasingly important, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said today.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 9:25 pm

Asia-Pacific youth urged to turn climate ideas into COP31 recommendations

Bangladesh hosts regional youth conference for the first time, with more than 500 participants from 28 countries

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 9:19 pm

Argentina's friendly against Burkina Faso hangs in the balance

Argentina

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 9:15 pm

Iran executes man linked to anti-government protests

Siavash Jamshidi was accused of targeting security personnel during mass demonstrations that peaked in January in which thousands of people were killed.

The Hindu 3 Oct 2026 9:09 pm

Litton laments missed opportunity after bronze slip

Bangladesh won gold at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou before securing bronze medals in the next two editions, in 2014 and 2022.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 8:45 pm

Distinguishing truth from falsehood a major challenge: Info state minister

Yaser calls for alert and responsible role by youth to counter misinformation

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 8:37 pm

236 women, children faced violence in September: HRSS

79 women and girls raped, 47 of them children and adolescents, rights body says

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 8:22 pm

Okafor hits hattrick in thrilling draw at Fortis

Onyekechi Okafor scored the first hat-trick of the Bangladesh Football League season against his former club as City Club held Fortis FC to a thrilling 3-3 draw in the second round at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Saturday.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 7:25 pm

16 individuals, organisations, initiatives honoured with tourism awards

Bangladesh Tourism Board hands out awards as it celebrates World Tourism Day 2026

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 7:09 pm

Flames, smoke at Aramco facility south of Saudi capital

Aramco remains the flagship company of the Saudi economy and one of the largest firms in the world by market capitalisation

The Hindu 3 Oct 2026 7:03 pm

flydubai attack: Dubai Crown Prince praises Indian pilot Machchhar

We are proud that he is part of our team part of the story of our nation and part of what the UAE stands for a nation of compassion a nation of peace and a nation of life, said the Crown Prince

The Hindu 3 Oct 2026 7:02 pm

Throat-slit body of 3-yr-old found in sack in Shariatpur

Police detain neighbour's son for questioning; locals set fire to suspect's house

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 6:55 pm

South Africa hamstring 'epidemic'

South African batsman Tony de Zorzi has joined the growing injury list ahead of the first test against Australia after being ruled out by a hamstring strain, Cricket South Africa said on Saturday.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 6:34 pm

Chattogram Bandar Rokkha Committee to stage sit-in on Oct 5

The Chattogram Bandar Rokkha Committee (Chattogram Port Protection Committee) has demanded the cancellation of the proposed 15-year concession agreement with an international operator to operate and maintain the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) and its overflow container yard.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 6:10 pm

8 more die with measles-like symptoms

Confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths rise to 1,122 this year

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 6:10 pm

Before calling Jamaat

Jamaat leader questions PM over BNP

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 5:35 pm

Dengue claims 6 more lives, 1,608 hospitalised

84,369 patients hospitalised since January; 78,482 recovered

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 5:18 pm

2 more arrested over Radda centre attack

Jatiyatabadi Cyber Dal, Chhatra Dal leaders among 18 arrested so far

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 4:51 pm

South Korean golfer wins Asian Games gold and evades military training

South Korean golfer Tom Kim clinched the Asian Games gold, and an exemption from military service, on Saturday while combining with compatriots Mun Do-yeob and Kim Seong-hyeon for the team silver behind China.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 4:43 pm

Mirpur-10 footpaths take a breather from hawkers

Roadside stalls cleared after recent eviction drive

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 4:42 pm